Haydn 26

What is the melody like in Haydn Symphony no. 26?

Sturm and Drang influences, emotional, syncopation, , narrow range in second subject.

What year was this composed?

1768

What is the phrasing like?

8 bar theme followed unconventional 5 bar phrasing

What is happens between S1 and S2?

There is a lack of transition between S1 and S2.

What is the texture like in Haydn Symphony no. 26?

Homophonic texture, majority strings, unison in opening eight bars, three-part and four-part writing.

What does the Woodwind tend to do?

Woodwind doubles melody or has filler parts

Which instruments tend to double the bass line?

Cello, Bass and Bassoon

What is the use of the Cembalo

To play the Basso Continuo - bass line in left hand and chords in the right

What are some examples of Mannheim influences in Haydn Symphony no. 26?

Sturm und Drang influences (Minor key, syncopation etc.)

What is usually associated with early Haydn?

Sturm und Drang

What are syncopated rhythms?

Off-beat accents

What is the different about the movements in this piece?

3 movement structure, ends on minuet and trio

What are the two different types of music in the Baroque period?

Sonata da Camera and Sonata da Chiesa

What is Sonata da Chiesa?

For church, serious compositions

What are the extra-musical influences?

Literary influences, e.g. Sturm und Drang